Trimithi

Trimithi (; ) is a small village in Cyprus, located 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) west of Kyrenia.

Geography and Administration

The village is situated on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia mountain range, immediately below the village of Karmi. De facto, it is under the control of Northern Cyprus, where it belongs to the district of Girne. However, de jure, it belongs to the district of Kyrenia of the Republic of Cyprus.

History

Before 1974, Trimithi was inhabited exclusively by Greek Cypriots. After the Turkish invasion in 1974, the village came under the control of Northern Cyprus. In 1975, the Turkish Cypriots changed the name of the village to Edremit, which is also the name of a city in western Turkey.

Population

According to the Statistical Service of Northern Cyprus, the population of Trimithi (Edremit) was 1,268 inhabitants as of 2011. The total population of the surrounding area is not specified.

Origins of Name

The name "Trimithi" means "terebint cut" in Greek. Rita Catsellis reports that the village developed from an ancient farm owned by a Muslim judge, Hadji Hafız Efendi, at the end of the 19th century. She also claims that many of its inhabitants were descendants of the arms brought by the judge from Paphos.

References

* Statistical Service of Northern Cyprus (2011). "Population Census 2011".